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Did you know that it used to be the custom to fight at Scottish funerals until blood was drawn? If you've ever wanted the definitive answers on subjects such as black cats, magpies and spilt milk, look no further than this classic, critically acclaimed dictionary. Hundreds of superstitions and beliefs, including spells, cures, rituals, taboos, charms, and omens are covered, and illustrated by quotations that trace their development through the centuries. Subjects include advice on the signs to observe when getting married, the significance of animals, plants, stones, colours, food and drink, the elements and heavenly bodies, precautions to be taken after a death in the house, and many more. Superstitions are arranged alphabetically by subject, and fully cross referenced for easy browsing. In addition to providing quotations illustrating references to superstitions in everyday life , the dictionary also contains a wealth of information illustrating the history of popular superstition. For example, the lucky horseshoe was protection against witches in the sixteenth century, and touching wood may be a lingering memory of the veneration attached to the relics of the cross. Both informative and accessible, this dictionary is a browser's delight, and a fascinating work of reference for anyone with an interest in superstitions and their history.
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A Dictionary of Superstitions.
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Oxford University Press, 1990
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A DICTIONARY OF SUPERSTITIONS.
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Etat : Very Good. reprint. Cloth, dj, F/VG. xvi+494pp, index, spine of the edge worn dustjacket sunned, otherwise a fine copy. An A - Z of superstition, folklore & myth, from Adulterer - cures warts to Yew - unlucky. This edition specially published for the IBM corporation, with an IBM corporate dustjacket & 4 page introduction about the company. 950 grams. N° de réf. du vendeur 60231
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A DICTIONARY OF SUPERSTITIONS.
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H/B. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. N/A (illustrateur). Reprint. Black boards gilt titles spine. Glossy printed illustrated DJ. See our photo. 494 pages. Dictionary of supersticious beliefs in chronoligical order, tracing their history & evolution. Fascinating book. Condtion: DJ scuffed slightly along top edge otherwise DJ + book like new. N° de réf. du vendeur n00437
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